Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 vs Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Formula 271 FAS³Tech 2005 and Formula Boats 290 Bowrider 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model271 FAS³Tech
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailLight Load: 4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.5
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches59
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.33 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.01
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches40
Weight - Detail5,685 lbs. (2,579 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2578.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5685
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.25 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches348
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMerCruiser® Single 496 MAG Bravo One
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters423.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal112
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity19 gal. (72 l)
Water capacity19
Holding tank capacity - Detail2.6 gal. (9.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters11.36
Holding tank capacity - Liters85.17
Holding tank capacity - Gal2.6
Holding tank capacity - Gal22.5
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower